CALA GAT
Protected Area
Àrea marina Cap de cala Figuera
Why dive here
With 148+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles, sperm whales and cuttlefish - CALA GAT offers some of Balearic Islands's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 15-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
Cala Gat isn't your average Mediterranean wreck. We've dived plenty of rust buckets, but this carrier, sunk off Palma in '73, has a real presence. At 36 metres long, it’s a decent size, lying upright at 18 metres. You can still make out the main deck and cargo hold. We love how the light plays through the open sections, illuminating the clouds of damselfish that call this home. Exploring Cala Gat, you'll find the structure heavily encrusted with sponges and tube worms. Look closely and you’ll spot scorpionfish camouflaged on the hull and moray eels peeking from crevices. The stern section, in particular, always draws us in; it’s a little more broken up, creating some nice swim-throughs for those comfortable with overhead environments. This site is a great pick for divers who appreciate a wreck with a story, offering enough penetration options to keep things interesting without being overly complex. It’s a proper dive, not just a quick look-around.
Typical CALA GAT Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
CALA GAT Wreck History
Year Sunk
1973
Vessel Type
cargo ship
Cause
unknown
The Cala Gat was a 36-meter carrier vessel that met its end on September 11, 1973, when it foundered and sank near Palma de Mallorca. 'Foundering' indicates the ship was overwhelmed by the sea, likely due to a severe leak or rough weather, but the specific details of her loss are not widely documented. She came to rest upright on a sandy bottom at a depth of 18 meters, placing her well within the limits of open water divers.
This wreck is officially classified as a 'Dangerous Wreck,' a designation that adds a layer of intrigue and caution to the dive. This warning is due to potential hazards like sharp metal edges, collapsing sections, and the risk of entanglement from snagged fishing lines. For properly trained divers, however, the Cala Gat is a thrilling exploration. Its compact size makes it easy to navigate in a single dive, and its cargo holds and superstructure offer fascinating areas to peer into. Over the years, it has transformed into a thriving artificial reef, attracting schools of fish, moray eels, and octopuses to its metallic skeleton.
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OCEANIDES AQUAVENTURA
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for CALA GAT
CALA GAT Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for CALA GAT, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (39.52, 2.73) (12km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
24°C
75°F · Range: 21.3–25.9°C
Current Speed
26.93 cm/s
Direction: NE (31.3°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.141 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
37 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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